Resource Nurse (36/E/N)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinical Resource Nurse to join their patient care team in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This role involves providing clinical support, fostering safe patient outcomes, and leading nursing staff in delivering excellence in care.

The ideal candidate will have extensive nursing experience, including critical care, and hold a BSN. Responsibilities include direct patient care across various nursing units and serving as a clinical resource.

Competitive pay range is offered, and all staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Five years as a Registered Nurse, acute care experience preferred.
• 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department experience.
• Certification in area of clinical expertise or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and direct patient care across nursing units.
• Role-model safe, evidence-based practice for healthcare team members.
• Participate in educational programs to increase professional competency.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response

Education

BSN

Registered Nurse License in Massachusetts

Tools

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

AHA PALS

Job description

Shift Details

36hpw; 7p-7:30a, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description

The Clinical Resource Nurse is a Registered Nurse who plays a key role as part of the patient care team by providing clinical support, role‑modeling clinical excellence, and fostering a collaborative, patient‑centered model of care. The Clinical Resource Nurse acts as a clinical expert who provides support and direct patient care to a variety of nursing units and can function across all units providing episodic nursing care to promote safe patient outcomes.

Duties / Responsibilities

Clinical Inquiry

Demonstrates clinical excellence through advanced clinical knowledge and skills. Role‑models and supports safe, evidence‑based practice. Supports primary nurse by assisting with management of high acuity and/or critically ill patients. Responds and performs delegated activities in emergency and code situations. Performs relevant documentation duties with adherence to professional practice standards, standards of care and practice guidelines. Provides clinical guidance and support to healthcare team members. Serves as a resource for interpretation and integration of current policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines into practice. Communicates patient status concerns to appropriate health care team members in a timely manner. Provides direct patient care as required by Nursing Leadership. Travels and transports patients as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned. Rounds throughout all areas and acts as a resource for staff. Ability to perform calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Works with staff and leadership to improve patient experience. Responds to requests in a timely manner. Prioritizes patient care and nursing interventions based on patient needs. Excellent critical thinking skills.

Mentor

Acts as an effective role model and resource for the nursing staff. Fosters a team approach to patient care delivery. Promotes good interpersonal relationships by modeling professional behavior and best practice to maintain a positive working climate. Provides feedback on performance to the learner that is specific, timely, meaningful and candid. Provides emotional support to the novice nurse using the concepts associated with Reality Shock and Novice to Expert Theories. Shares professional knowledge with other healthcare team members.

Leadership

Participates in relevant educational programs, in‑services and workshops to increase professional competency and meet personal needs and goals. Collaborates with Professional Practice to deliver and/or reinforce new educational initiatives. Incorporates evidence‑based practice into daily practice. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively during difficult situations.

Education / Experience Required

• Five years as a Registered Nurse, acute care experience preferred.
• 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department experience.
• BSN.

Registration / Certification

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• AHA BLS.
• AHA ACLS.
• AHA PALS.
• Certification in area of clinical expertise or within 6 months of hire.

Pay Range

$37.14 - $82.22. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.